This is what the big box is all about

After long anticipation for ‘The Box’ from Safaricom, the company has finally launched the DVB-2 device known as ‘TheBigBox’ designed to deliver a unique hybrid data solution that will enable subscribers to view TV content and share data connectivity as it targets the largely untapped home market.

‘TheBigBox’ will enable subscribers to leverage safaricom’s extensive 3G and growing 4G data network to access content via a unique set top box offering. The company is looking to enable differentiated broadband internet solution that will enable subscribers to harness the power of the internet to watch new and exciting content from anywhere in the world from the comfort of their homes.

As the first product that Safaricom has optimized for its growing 4G network, the BigBox will offer subscribers access to several TV channels in High Definition (HD) format, as well as allow subscribers to watch content on demand through online video services such as YouTube.

The device can also serve as a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to ten users, supporting data-heavy applications and making it the market’s first wholesome internet product that caters for the growing number of customers who are looking for an integrated home entertainment solution.

Safaricom hopes to target untapped demand in the home broadband market as well as reach the estimated 2.4 Million households out of the 3.2 million households that have access to digital television sets but are not using any of the set top boxes currently available in the market.

PRICE

The BigBox will be available to subscribers through two payment plans. The first option will allow subscribers to access the set-top box through a six month installment plan that will cost them an initial Sh4,999 with an additional Sh999 being charged monthly for six months.

The package includes access to free-to-air TV stations as well as an allocation of up to 6GB a month in data bundles in addition to free Youtube viewing.

An alternative option allows the subscriber to purchase the set-top box for a one-off fee of Sh9,999to access free-to-air channels, up to 6GB in data bundles a month and free YouTube access. Subscribers can also opt to buy bundles of up to 50GB for just Sh4,000.

Customers will be able to top up their balances by buying monthly bundles using their airtime or M-PESA using predefined USSD and WAP interfaces.

‘The Box’ will be available in all Safaricom shops and will be available in all major cities across the country.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winfred Kuria854 Posts

Winfred Kuria is a self-constituted web content writer in charge of Tech News and Events Publicity at Kachwanya.com. She will communicate in the simplest way possible with an aim of changing the world one mind at a time.

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